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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,271.96, 788,154 and 258,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,271.96, 788,154 and 258,887.26 is: 388,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,271.96 : 788,154 = 258,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,271.96/788,154 = 258,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,271.96x = 788,154 × 258,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,271.96x = 204,043,029,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,043,029,518.04/525,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,452.16

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